Statue Honors Mystic + Longtime Flower Shop Owner Dies

Happy Tuesday, people of Woonsocket! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

1. Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced Monday that the city will mail FY 2022 tax bills for real estate and tangible personal property on Tuesday, Aug. 17 (Patch)
2. Looking for steady work? Here are some of the top jobs currently available in Woonsocket and across greater Rhode Island. (Patch)
3. New coronavirus cases continue to rise across Rhode Island and more testing sites are being set up to meet the demand. (WJAR)
4. Woonsocket Catholic mystic Marie "Little Rose" Ferron is having her memory honored through the latest exhibit from sculptor Ed Goodhart (Providence Journal)
5. The former owner of Elaine's Flowers — Theresa (Dalpe) Nys of North Smithfield — died Thursday at the age of 95. (GoLocalProv)

Today in Woonsocket

• Personnel Board Meeting -- August 17, 2021 (4:00 PM)

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